Traffic came to a stop on Kolokynthous Street, starting at the junction with Achilleos in the Omonia area of central Athens, after a water supply issue surfaced late yesterday morning. An EYDAP crew reached the scene for emergency repairs, so vehicle movement was halted along the affected section.
How long will the disruption last?
For now, there’s no official completion time. The restriction stays in place while technicians fix the fault, and the timing depends on how complex the job turns out to be. Drivers should keep an eye on EYDAP updates and plan some extra travel time.
Which streets are blocked?
The interruption affects Kolokynthous Street, beginning at the junction with Achilleos in Omonia. Access is limited right around the work zone. Motorists should approach carefully and follow any instructions given by crews on site.
What caused the outage?
Initial information points to a malfunction in the city’s water network. Specific technical details weren’t shared in the source, and the extent of underground damage hasn’t been clarified.
When will traffic return to normal?
No reopening estimate was available at the time of publication. Traffic should resume once the EYDAP team completes the repair and carries out safety checks. Until then, drivers are better off avoiding the Omonia area and using alternative routes.
Who is carrying out the works?
EYDAP, the Athens water utility, is handling the intervention; its crews are performing the repair and managing the immediate traffic restriction to keep the area safe.
What should drivers do now?
- Allow additional time for journeys through central Athens.
- Avoid Kolokynthous Street near Achilleos and follow on-site instructions.
- Check EYDAP channels for updates on progress and the lifting of restrictions.
This temporary measure is meant to secure the network and protect public safety in a busy downtown corridor. We’ll update this story if authorities share more on the timeline or the scope of the works.
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